Maths Teacher

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Maths Teacher in Tonbridge for a full-time maternity cover starting October 2026. The role covers Maths teaching up to GCSE with engaging, well-structured lessons and a focus on student achievement.

The ideal candidate will have QTS or UK teaching experience and a strong Maths background, delivering lessons that challenge and support diverse abilities within a supportive department.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised UK teaching experience.
• Strong background in secondary Maths.
• Confident teaching through to GCSE.
• Excellent subject knowledge.
• High expectations for students.
• Ability to differentiate lessons for different abilities.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured Maths lessons through GCSE.
• Monitor and assess student progress.
• Support students to develop confidence and achieve strong outcomes.
• Collaborate with Maths department colleagues.
• Maintain high behaviour, effort and achievement.

Skills

Classroom management

Subject knowledge

GCSE delivery

Education

QTS or recognised UK teaching experience

Job description

A secondary school in Tonbridge seeks a Maths Teacher for a full-time, maternity cover position commencing October 2026.

The salary ranges from £31,000 to £51,000 per annum, reflecting MPS1 to UPS3.

This role suits an experienced educator confident in delivering high-quality lessons to GCSE level.

Responsibilities include planning engaging curriculum content, assessing student progress, and fostering positive classroom relationships.

The school values a practitioner who can integrate seamlessly and contribute meaningfully.

You will join a supportive faculty committed to academic achievement.

This contract offers a chance to apply your expertise within a established department.

Candidates should possess strong subject knowledge and a track record of effective teaching.

Maths Teacher – Maternity Cover

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Salary: MPS1 – UPS3

Contract: Full-time, maternity cover

Start Date: October 2026

Experienced Maths Teacher – Full-Time Maternity Cover

About the role

• Full-time Maths teaching position Maternity cover starting in October 2026


• Teaching Maths through to GCSE


• Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons


• Monitoring and assessing student progress


• Supporting students to develop confidence and achieve strong outcomes


• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour, effort and achievement


• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Maths department

The ideal candidate

We are particularly keen to hear from experienced Maths Teachers who:

• Have QTS or recognised UK teaching experience


• Have a strong background in secondary Maths


• Are confident teaching through to GCSE


• Have excellent subject knowledge


• Set high expectations for students


• Can deliver engaging lessons that challenge and support students of different abilities


• Have strong classroom management skills


• Enjoy working collaboratively within a department


• Are committed to helping students achieve their full potential

What you can expect

• MPS1–UPS3 , depending on experience


• Full-time maternity cover from October 2026


• A role within an established Maths department


• The opportunity to teach through to GCSE


• A supportive school environment


• A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout the placement

If you're an experienced Maths Teacher looking for a new challenge in Tonbridge from October , we'd love to hear from you.